Program Assistant

2 weeks ago


Vancouver, Canada British Columbia Public School Employers' Association | Make a Future - Careers in BC Education Full time

This vacancy is advertised on behalf of the BC School Trustees Association (BCSTA)

The British Columbia School Trustees Association aspires to embody and work in support of anti-racism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. BCSTA welcomes qualified applicants who value equity and diversity as essential to excellence. You may wish to share some lived experiences that demonstrate your connections to our diverse community.

**Job Description**:
**Title**: Program Assistant - Communications

**Reports To**: Communications Director

**Summary**:
**Examples of Duties**:
Writing support for speeches, backgrounders, and correspondence.

Maintaining newsletter database contacts.

Assisting with social media programming and planning.

Assisting with the drafting and distribution of BCSTA’s newsletters.

Assists with development, design, layout, writing, and editing of BCSTA’s publications.

Researching information for resources and materials.

Crafting surveys.

Providing support at events, locally and provincially, as assigned, including monitoring PowerPoint slides for accuracy and execution.

Supporting assigned committees, branches and working groups.

Assisting with populating, writing, and editing BCSTA’s publications.

Other related duties, as needed.

**Required Qualifications**:
Minimum of a diploma in communications or a related discipline.

Two years of experience in a similar role.

Exceptional writing skills.

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Basic familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite.

**Skills and Abilities**:
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, for a variety of platforms and audiences.

Familiarity with the principles of plain language and CP Style.

Comfortable in a politicized environment with respect for confidentiality.

Strong time-management skills with an ability to prioritize tasks.

Ability to meet deadlines and support the team, particularly during fast paced event production and implementation.

**Core Competencies**:
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a polite, tactful, and professional manner.

A responsive and respectful work attitude is essential.

Must be a collaborative team-player focused on member-service.

**Assets**:
Knowledge and experience in the K-12 education sector.

Experience supporting a senior management team.

Experience with newsletter tools and related database management.

Understanding of social media best practices in a political environment.

Understanding of print processes and digital media production.

Experience with Meltwater public relations tools.

Experience with WordPress.

BCSTA offers a competitive salary and benefit package.

**Please send resume by July 14, 2023, to**:
Carmen Batista, Director, Human Resources and Labour Relations

**Subject**: Program Assistant - Communications

Interviews will be held August 14 and 15.

**About BCSTA**:


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